Good Morning America has cancelled Adam Lambert's (the fabulous American Idol runner-up for this year) performance, scheduled to air next week, deeming it too racy. Who have they chosen to replace him? Chris Fucking Brown. Adam is a self-professed gay man who embraces his sexuality, both onstage and off. Chris Brown brutally beat the shit out of Rihanna, is now the proud owner of a conviction for felony assault and is currently fulfilling his terms of probation. Details, via Bitten & Bound: According to an ABC insider, the network is hoping Brown's interview, which was taped last weekend, will provide a ratings boost. The insider said the interview is "to give him a chance to respond to Rihanna's interview," which aired earlier this month. Brown will also be performing songs from his new album. His GMA appearance is scheduled to air week after next.
"The network is giving a mixed message -- that it doesn't trust someone who shocked with an unpredictable show and a gay kiss, but then it is happy to go ahead with Chris Brown, who was convicted of felony assault," said the source. After being dropped by GMA, Lambert appeared on the CBS Early Show instead.]
I've never understood Good Morning America. It seems like a bizarrely outdated concept - proven even more so by this extremely poor (and shocking) choice. Clearly they're willing to bow to the religious right and have no problem slapping their core audience (women) across the face. Nice work. Oh, and giving Brown the chance to "respond to Rihanna's interview" is some sick stuff. The only thing Chris should be responding to are the orders of a prison guard. Gotta love our society's double standards.
[Photo Credit: The enormously talented Adam Lambert, photographed for Details Magazine.]
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